Sermons
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Jody Simmons, (Mark 6)
Read More: Jody Simmons, (Mark 6)Summary In today’s sermon on Mark chapter 6, the narrative follows Jesus’ ministry as He returns to Nazareth, where He faces unbelief from those who knew Him, leading Him to marvel at their lack of faith. He sends His disciples out on their first mission, empowering them to heal and cast out demons, stressing their…
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Toby Sumpter, (Mark 5)
Read More: Toby Sumpter, (Mark 5)Summary In this sermon based on Mark 5, the pastor discusses Jesus’ encounters with profound challenges, illustrating three core issues: the madness of sin, its uncleanness, and the death it brings. Jesus arrives in the Gadarenes, where he confronts a demon-possessed man identified as “Legion.” After casting out the demons into a herd of about…
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Dave Hatcher, The parable of the sower (Mark 4)
Read More: Dave Hatcher, The parable of the sower (Mark 4)Summary In this sermon based on Mark chapter 4, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God’s Word, as depicted in the parable of the sower. The text illustrates different responses to the Gospel—some people receive it eagerly, while others are distracted by worldly concerns or fail to understand it completely. The preacher urges the…
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Ben Merkle, The Fellowship of Grievance (Mark 3)
Read More: Ben Merkle, The Fellowship of Grievance (Mark 3)Summary In this sermon, the preacher explores themes of mercy and legalism through Jesus’ interactions with the Pharisees, particularly regarding the Sabbath healing of a man with a withered hand in Mark 3. Jesus emphasizes that God desires mercy over ritual sacrifice, highlighting the danger of replacing heartfelt compassion with rigid legalism. The Pharisees, watching…
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Joe Rigney, The Fear of Death and the Pursuit of Joy (Easter)
Read More: Joe Rigney, The Fear of Death and the Pursuit of Joy (Easter)Summary In this Easter Sunday sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding death to appreciate the resurrection of Jesus. Drawing from Acts 2 and Psalm 16, he outlines two fundamental truths: all people seek happiness, and all fear death. He explains death as a separation—from God, from each other, and between soul and body—highlighting…
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Brooks Potteiger, Sinner’s Friend, Sabbath’s Lord (Mark 2)
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Garrett Craw, Baptism Begins Battle (Mark 1)
Read More: Garrett Craw, Baptism Begins Battle (Mark 1)Summary In the sermon on Mark 1:1-45, Pastor Craw emphasizes the significance of baptism, particularly that it initiates a spiritual battle. He highlights how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus, who, after being baptized, is empowered to confront Satan and launch his ministry in Galilee. Key moments include Jesus’ calling of his first…
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Ben Zornes, The Tabernacle of David (Amos 8:4-9:15)
Read More: Ben Zornes, The Tabernacle of David (Amos 8:4-9:15)Summary In this sermon, covering Amos chapter 8 and its concluding themes, the speaker, Ben Zornes, highlights God’s impending judgment on Israel due to their indifference towards His commands and exploitation of the poor. Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, reveals that Israel will experience a famine—not of food but of God’s word, leading to despair…
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Uri Brito, When God’s Symbols Shake Us (Amos 7-8)
Read More: Uri Brito, When God’s Symbols Shake Us (Amos 7-8)Summary In this sermon, Pastor Brito emphasizes the importance of sincere confession of sin as a transformative act that brings believers closer to God’s mercy. Citing the prophet Amos, the sermon explores God’s judgment imagery through symbols like locusts, fire, and a plumb line, representing the covenantal standards by which God measures His people. The…
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Brooks Potteiger, Drunk on Hypocrisy, Revived by Righteousness (Amos 5-6)
Read More: Brooks Potteiger, Drunk on Hypocrisy, Revived by Righteousness (Amos 5-6)Summary Pastor Potteiger draws a parallel between an incident of raw sewage polluting the Potomac River and the spiritual corruption within the church, emphasizing that without genuine repentance, worship becomes hypocritical and unpleasing to God. Referencing the Book of Amos, particularly chapters 5 and 6, the sermon highlights Israel’s false sense of security amidst their…
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Brooks Potteiger; Paradoxical Boasting (James 1:9-12)
Summary In this sermon, the preacher expounds on James 1:9-12, addressing trials faced by both the lowly and the rich within the church, emphasizing a counterintuitive, gospel-centered perspective. The lowly, often socially and economically disadvantaged, are exhorted to “boast in their exaltation,” recognizing their heavenly status and union with Christ despite earthly humility. Conversely, the…
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Brooks Potteiger; The Christian Virtue of Flinching Forward (James 1:1-8)
Summary In this sermon, the preacher explores the opening verses of James chapter one, focusing on the call to joyfully endure trials because such testing strengthens faith and produces spiritual maturity. Using the example of a pilot’s miraculous rescue and steadfast faith amidst life-threatening danger, the message highlights how believers are invited to “flinch forward”…
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Ben Zornes; Sleep (Psalm 4)
Summary In this sermon, the speaker unpacks Psalm 4, highlighting David’s example of finding peace and rest amid severe personal and political turmoil—specifically during Absalom’s revolt. David calls out to God as his refuge, emphasizing God’s righteousness and mercy as the foundation for comfort. Despite enemies who twist his glory into shame and companions who…